HOUSE BILL 857

45th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2001

INTRODUCED BY

Anna M. Crook







AN ACT

RELATING TO HEALTH; EXPANDING COVERAGE FOR INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS.



BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:

Section 1. A new section of the Public Assistance Act is enacted to read:

"[NEW MATERIAL] SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY INSURANCE-- WAIVER.--The department shall request a waiver pursuant to the federal Social Security Act to provide health insurance services for individuals receiving social security disability insurance benefits and who lack health insurance."

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